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Weather & Climate in Amorgós, Greece
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Amorgós enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 298 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 20.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,037 feet.
Temperature
52°F Jan (11°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 63.8°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 298 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,037 ft (316 m) |
| Area | 623.1 sq mi (1,613.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.8318°N, 25.8982°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Athens |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,892 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.
| Jul 20, 2017 | 11 km ENE of Kos, Greece | M6.6 | 135 km | 7 km |
| Jul 20, 1996 | Dodecanese Islands, Greece | M6.2 | 132 km | 33 km |
| Jan 22, 2002 | 49 km NW of Fry, Greece | M6.2 | 133 km | 88 km |
| May 22, 2025 | 66 km SE of Emporeío, Greece | M6.2 | 105 km | 64 km |
| Apr 1, 2011 | 42 km NW of Fry, Greece | M6.0 | 143 km | 60 km |
| May 21, 2002 | 18 km SW of Adámas, Greece | M5.9 | 147 km | 97 km |
| Aug 1, 2021 | 26 km SSW of Mandráki, Greece | M5.6 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Jun 21, 2021 | 20 km SSW of Mandráki, Greece | M5.5 | 111 km | 9 km |
| Apr 2, 1996 | 8 km N of Samos, Greece | M5.4 | 147 km | 33 km |
| Aug 31, 2022 | 14 km NW of Megálo Chorió, Greece | M5.4 | 116 km | 11 km |
| Jan 13, 2009 | 52 km NNE of Palekastro, Greece | M5.3 | 138 km | 42 km |
| Feb 4, 2025 | 21 km NE of Firá, Greece | M5.3 | 41 km | 14 km |
| Jan 27, 2012 | 48 km SW of Emporeío, Greece | M5.3 | 115 km | 5 km |
| Sep 13, 2003 | 13 km SSW of Kéfalos, Greece | M5.3 | 94 km | 155 km |
| Apr 13, 2021 | 10 km SW of Mandráki, Greece | M5.3 | 109 km | 6 km |
| Feb 10, 2025 | 26 km SW of Amorgós, Greece | M5.3 | 27 km | 10 km |
| Aug 8, 2017 | 15 km ESE of Bodrum, Turkey | M5.3 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 2021 | 25 km SSW of Mandráki, Greece | M5.2 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Jun 6, 2002 | 49 km N of Sitia, Greece | M5.2 | 134 km | 87 km |
| Feb 9, 2025 | 30 km SW of Amorgós, Greece | M5.2 | 31 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
13 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 90.0 m (295 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| -1610 | THERA ISLAND (SANTORINI) | Astronomical | 90.0 m | — | 65 km |
| 1650 | THERA ISLAND (SANTORINI) | Explosion | 30.0 m | 120 | 65 km |
| 1956 | CYCLADES | Eruption + Earthquake | 20.0 m | 56 | 19 km |
| 1956 | AMORGOS ISLAND, AEGEAN ISLANDS | Earthquake | 10.0 m | — | 36 km |
| 2020 | AEGEAN SEA | Earthquake | 5.3 m | 118 | 142 km |
| 2017 | GULF OF GÖKOVA | Earthquake | 1.9 m | 2 | 135 km |
| 1968 | ISLAND OF KOS | Eruption + Earthquake | 1.2 m | — | 100 km |
| 2025 | ISLAND OF CRETE | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 114 km |
| 1870 | ALEXANDRIA | Earthquake | — | — | 93 km |
| 1629 | CRETE | Earthquake | — | — | 123 km |
| 1050 | ISLAND OF THIRA | Astronomical | — | — | 65 km |
| 554 | ISLAND OF KOS | Earthquake | — | — | 125 km |
| 46 | THERA ISLAND (SANTORINI) | Astronomical | — | — | 65 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Santorini (65 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Santorini | Shield(s) | 367 m (1,204 ft) | 1950 | 65 km |
| Nisyros | Stratovolcano | 698 m (2,290 ft) | 1888 | 116 km |
| Milos | Stratovolcano(es) | 751 m (2,464 ft) | 140 | 131 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 3.9 in |
Amorgós has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 52°F in February to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.1") and July the driest (0.0").